Intern Or Coop: Product Design Engineer

Position Summary

Assist in engineering activities that support design or process improvement of the Chelsea Products Division.  Be a driving force for continuous improvement for the facility while working with all levels of the organization.  Interns/CoOps will be provided with training and mentorship that will translate to real-world skills and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating in a team environment develops assigned portions of design by analyzing specifications and performance requirements.  Performs routine design and supports development of assigned products (e.g. new mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems) by applying basic engineering principles and established analytical tools.
• Investigates product development factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, cost-defining recommendations, and change proposals.
• Completes defined technical tasks (e.g. modify product functional specifications, detailed drawings and schematics; define data elements and structure; analyze and interpret test reports).  Develops reports and documentation in response to technical information requests.
• Conducts routine analyses and/or tests to evaluate Product Designs, methods, materials or processes and completes required technical documentation by applying engineering principles and company standards, and generating reports, procedures, or change proposals as required.
• Provides technical information for review with product engineering and design review teams.  Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.  Contributes to supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports.
• Adopts lean product development and standard engineering development and techniques.
• Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities.  Contributes and supports other teams or individuals as needed.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Proficient in MS Office
• CAD (SolidWorks, Envoia, etc.) experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Blueprint reading and technical report writing
• Able to work independently
• Able work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement 

Conditions of Employment

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. 
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor") 
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.